Elizabeth Pfifer Payne
About Elizabeth Pfifer Payne
Elizabeth Pfifer Payne serves as the Sub Regional Representative for Catholic Relief Services, focusing on Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. She has extensive experience in international development, having held various roles within the organization since 2008, including Country Manager for Uganda and Sustainability Coordinator in Tanzania.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Elizabeth Pfifer Payne has held several positions at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) since 2008. She began her career at CRS as an International Development Fellow from 2008 to 2009. Following this role, she served as Grants and Program Quality Coordinator from 2009 to 2011, where she worked for two years. She then took on the role of Sustainability Coordinator and Business Development Manager in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from 2011 to 2012. After that, she was Deputy Chief of Party for the LEAD Project from 2012 to 2013. From 2013 to 2015, she worked as Country Manager in Uganda. Since 2018, she has been serving as Sub-regional Representative overseeing operations in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Pfifer Payne holds a Master of Arts in International Political Economy and Development from Fordham University, which she completed from 2006 to 2008. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics and Finance from The Catholic University of America, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. Her expertise includes participatory assessments and capacity building, particularly in the health, nutrition, and agriculture sectors. She has demonstrated the ability to build diverse teams and implement projects effectively across different cultural contexts.
Background
Elizabeth Pfifer Payne has extensive cross-cultural experience, having worked in various roles across multiple countries. Her career at Catholic Relief Services has spanned over a decade, during which she has engaged with diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project implementation. Her work has taken her to locations such as Uganda and Tanzania, and she currently operates in Southeast Asia, focusing on countries like Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
Achievements
Throughout her tenure at Catholic Relief Services, Elizabeth Pfifer Payne has been involved in various projects that emphasize international relief and development. She has built innovative teams and contributed to the successful execution of programs aimed at improving health, nutrition, and agricultural practices. Her organizational and time management skills have played a crucial role in her ability to lead projects and coordinate efforts across different regions.